Flowerkid
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| Birth name | Flynn Sant |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Australia |
| Website | www |
Flynn Sant (born c.2001), known professionally as Flowerkid (stylised in all lowercase)[1] is an Australian producer, singer/songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales.[2]
His songs "Boy with the Winfields and the Wild Heart" and "Miss Andry" both received full rotation on Triple J in 2019.[3]
Early life
[edit]Flynn grew up in Western Sydney and left secondary school in year 10.[1]
Sant grew up in a Catholic household completing his sacraments at a young age.[4]
Personal life
[edit]In an interview with the guardian, Sant says, "I was so little and all I could think was that I was a sinner. I was going to hell," [4] in relation to his song "I Met The Devil At 4 Years Old". He explains how his trauma affected his spirituality from a young age.
Musical style and influences
[edit]Sant cites Frank Ocean and Miley Cyrus as musical influences.[5]
There is a link between Sant and Billie as their shared manager was "blown away" by Sants production skills [6]
Career
[edit]Sant signed a worldwide record deal to Warner Music, Wonderlick, Parlophone and Atlantic Records in 2020.[7]
In November 2023, Flowerkid released Let It Be Enough.[8]
Discography
[edit]Extended PLays
[edit]| Title | Year |
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| Everyone Has a Breaking Point |
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| Let It Be Enough |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Boy with the Winfields and the Wild Heart"[1] | 2018 | non album single |
| "Miss Andry"[9][10] | 2020 | Everyone Has a Breaking Point |
| "It's Happening Again" (featuring Kučka)[11] |
2021 | |
| "vodka orange juice"[12] | ||
| "Running Out of Time" (with Handsome and St. South) |
2022 | non album single |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Rolling Stone Australia Awards
[edit]The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2021 | "Miss Andry" | Best Single | Nominated[13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Byrne, Declan (29 October 2019). "Meet Flowerkid, the 18yo whose first Unearthed upload is one of 2019's best". Triple J. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Madden, Ben (21 September 2020). "Meet Flowerkid, the Sydney star in the making who is creating vulnerable pop". Cool Accidents. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (21 October 2019). "Foals, Cub Sport, & King Princess lead this week's triple j playlist additions". The Industry Observer. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Flowerkid: 'I was so little and all I could think was that I was a sinner. I was going to hell'". the Guardian. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ a b Ju, Shirley (16 October 2020). "Flowerkid / Meet the 19-year-old Sydney artist". Flaunt. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "19-Year-Old Sydney Artist Inks Multiple Global Deals: 'I Was Immediately Blown Away". The Music. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (14 September 2020). "Flowerkid announces global team, signs with Wonderlick and Warner Music". The Industry Observer. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b "the good news about flowerkid". Ramona Mag. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Langford, Jackson (18 September 2020). "Flowerkid returns with powerful new single 'Miss Andry'". NME Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Fuamoli, Sose (18 September 2020). "First Spin: Flowerkid gets candid on haunting new single 'Miss Andry'". Triple J. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "It's Happening Again - Single on Apple Music". Apple Music. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "vodka orange juice - Single on Apple Music". Apple Music. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Tame Impala, Tash Sultana & Lime Cordiale lead Rolling Stone Australia Awards nominations". The Music Network. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
External links
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